Yogurt and Cucumber Dip (Mast-o-Khiar) Recipe

13 December, 2018
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This is a simple, healthy and delicious side dish. Mast-o-khiar is one of the most traditional and popular dishes and is served with most Iranian meals.

Ingredients:

Serves 4

2 cups plain yogurt

1 large seedless cucumber, finely chopped

1 tablespoon dried mint

1 teaspoon dried rose petals *optional

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, mix thoroughly and adjust the seasoning.

Place the yogurt mixture in a serving bowl, garnish with dried or fresh mint and dried rose petals.

Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving .

* You may add a tablespoon of chopped walnuts, a handful of raisins, 1 tablespoon grated onion (discard the juice) and 1 teaspoon minced garlic for a more rich and tasty mast-o-khiar.

Enjoy!

Recipe and photo by: Azita